MSc Maritime Safety and Security Management
School of Science & Technology
Last updated: 1st September 2026 12:53am
Welcome to the School of Science & Technology!
City St George's induction week, also known as Welcome Week is intended to formally welcome you to the institution and ensure you are fully prepared for the start of your course.
Monday, 28th September
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9:00am – 5:00pm
Freshers Fair
Activity Details
Start your university journey with one of the biggest events in the Welcome Week calendar. Freshers’ Fair is your chance to explore everything City St George’s Students’ Union has to offer – all in one place.Meet the people behind our societies, sports clubs, and student-led brands. Discover how to get involved, make friends, and shape your student experience. Whether you’re looking to join a society, start your own, or just see what’s out there – this is the place to do it.You’ll also find:Sports clubs sharing info on trials and how to get involvedInformation on Students' Union servicesUniversity Support Services located in the Student Support HubA full line-up of events to help you settle in and connectFreebies, giveaways, and local student-friendly businesses.Entry is free – just book your ticket and choose a time slot.Arrive at your chosen time and get ready to explore, connect, and make the most of your time at the Tooting Campus.We’re here to support you, guide you, and help make every day of your university experience better. See you thereFind out more about the Student Union.
Location
Main Northampton Square campus
University Building [B], Northampton Square , EC1V 0HB , London
Optional session
Tuesday, 29th September
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10:00am – 4:00pm
Campus Tours
Activity Details
Tours are available every 20 minutes from 10:00 – 16:00 from Tuesday to Friday. Join a Campus Tour to familiarise yourself around the campus. You will see Student Ambassadors around campus. Please book your tour with Student Ambassador Information Point.
Tuesday 29 September – Friday 2 October
Location
University Building - Level 1 Walkway
Level 1 Walkway, Northampton Square , EC1V 0HB , London
Optional session
Wednesday, 30th September
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9:00am – 5:00pm
CitySport Open Day
Activity Details
CitySport are excited to welcome new and returning students to experience an action-packed day. Entry will be free, activities taking place on the day will include badminton, pickleball and basketball in the sports hall. A chance to experience our newly refurbished state of the art gym including brand new Hyrox functional area. Tours will be happening throughout the day every 30 minutes. There will be lots of freebies to pick up on the day.https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/WzgkgsRxtB
Location
CitySport, 124 Goswell Road, London, EC1V 7DP
University Building [B], Northampton Square , EC1V 0HB , London
Optional session
Thursday, 1st October
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9:30am – 10:30am
Information Session for Student on a Student Visa
Mandatory session for new students on student visas only, ie. students who have been issued and used a City St George’s CAS. This will be an interactive session on main principles of Student Visa route, students’ roles and responsibilities as sponsored Student Visa students and any relevant advice and guidance from a specialist team. The session will cover Graduate Immigration Scheme. There will be opportunities to ask questions and interact with fellow international students.
Location
Centenary Building - Poynton Lecture Theatre (H301)
Optional session
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11:00am – 12:00pm
Digital Skills training sessions
These two sessions are exclusive for SST’s new postgraduate students. This session is aimed at students who already have their University email and log in details so you can access our systems and platforms. The session includes a mixture of information sharing about the vital digital skills support available to you and time for you to practice using our systems and apps needed for study, including our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) Moodle, where you will be introduced to the Learning with Moodle module which will support you with your studies at City. The session will be run by the Student Digital Skills Team who will be on hand to support you and answer any digital support related questions you may have. Some students prefer to bring the device they will use for studying to the session (e.g. Laptop/tablet), however, there will be computers available in the room.
Location
Drysdale Building - EG01
Optional session
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11:00am – 2:00pm
Big Hello from Student Support Services
Join teams from City, the Students' Union and external providers to find out how they can support your learning, health, wellbeing, career and more. This is an opportunity for students to come and meet the teams, play some games, get some freebies and make friends! A quiet hour will run from 11am-12pm. Please drop by anytime from 11am to 2pm.
Location
College Building - Great Hall (A132)
Optional session
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2:00pm – 5:00pm
Course Introductions
Activity Details
An introduction to MSc Maritime Maritime Operations and Management.
End time to be decided, but will finish no later than 17:00.
Location
A109
ELG15, Drysdale Building [E] , Northampton Square , EC1V 0HB , London
Mandatory session
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5:00pm – 6:30pm
Students’ Union SST School Dean’s Meet and Greet
This event is intended to welcome new students and help them become familiar with the school while building early connections with their peers. It will include a mix of activities such as games, sports, video games, and crafts to encourage interaction and engagement. A welcome speech will be delivered by the School Dean to introduce key information about the school.
Please book your ticket on the Students’ Union website:
Location
College Building - Great Hall (A132)
Optional session
As part of your induction all students should complete the following essential modules (IT activation is required):
Once you have activated your IT account, you should receive an invite to complete these within the following week. If you have already done this, then you are not required to do so again, but referring to the modules in the future is always a good idea to refresh your knowledge.
If you have activated your IT account, but are unable to access the training, please report an incident with the IT Service Desk.
Contact us
School of Science & Technology Postgraduate Admissions
+44 (0)20 7040 8877
SSTPGTAdmissions@city.ac.uk